How far is Olivia, MN from Woodbury, MN?

The driving distance from Olivia, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.32 mi
03h 36m
Flight
163.91 mi
263.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.91 mi
Kilometers
263.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.32 mi
Kilometers
333.65 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 PM CDT
Return by in Olivia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olivia
2026-04-23T09:58
Arrive Woodbury
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olivia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Foley
MN

City in Benton County, Minnesota

From Olivia
103.1 mi
01h 48m
To Woodbury
104.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 30 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Olivia and Woodbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olivia and Woodbury.

  1. 1

    Start on West Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 71

    7.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 71

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 71 South

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Highway 71 South

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 71 South

    52 m · 2 sec · Highway 71 South

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 71 South

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 71 South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 71 North, MN 23 East

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    1424 ft · 34 sec · 10th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Division Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Division Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Division Street

    955 ft · 23 sec · Division Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street South

    2436 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street South

  13. 13

    Continue on Granite City Crossing

    888 ft · 22 sec · Granite City Crossing

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Street Southeast

    14.6 mi · 18 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    19.7 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    33.6 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 210

    7.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 210

  20. 20

    Continue on Tamarack Boulevard West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tamarack Boulevard West

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 210

    7.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 210

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olivia and Woodbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
3rd Street Southeast
80.9 mi · 39%
US 71 North
60.8 mi · 29%
State Highway 210
15.4 mi · 7%
Highway 71 South
13.7 mi · 7%
US Highway 71
7.77 mi · 4%
Division Street
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 71 North

Continue straight

49.5 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foley
01h 48m from Olivia
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Olivia and Light Rain Likely near Woodbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Olivia to Woodbury?

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Foley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Olivia and 104.2 miles from Woodbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Olivia and Light Rain Likely near Woodbury.

Stop Ideas Near Foley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Foley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foley.

RAIL

St. Cloud

21 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

96 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Staples

103 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Olivia and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 163.91 mi (263.78 km).

Olivia

#1 Olivia

City in Minnesota, United States

Population2,310
Coordinates44.7763500, -94.9897200
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Woodbury

#2 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lincoln Avenue (-94.98972, 44.776496)
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.69 L · about $26.09
Round trip
$52.18
14.62 gal · 55.38 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $26.09 $52.18
Mid-grade $3.92 $28.66 $57.33
Premium $4.39 $32.11 $64.21
Diesel $4.86 $35.56 $71.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Olivia and Woodbury. The current time is 09:58:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.